I'M A Celebrity 2025: Socal Vibes Meet Jungle Fever As Big Names Say Yes To Down Under Drama!

Hollywood Meets the Jungle: I'm a Celebrity 2025 Rumors Heat Up

Yo, LA fam, the buzz is real! The 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' 2025 line-up is already leaking faster than a Venice Beach smoothie stand, and it’s got that SoCal summer energy with big names ready to swap Hollywood glitz for the gritty Australian outback. Hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly are gearing up to head Down Under in November to kick off the chaos just in time for the holiday season.

These Geordie legends aren’t just chilling - they’ve got a packed schedule with the 'I'm a Celebrity All Stars' filming in South Africa this fall, bringing back fan faves for round two. But the real tea is who they’ve been FaceTiming during the 2024 series, straight-up begging celebs to join the jungle madness for next year. It’s like watching your bestie slide into DMs at a West Hollywood party - bold and unapologetic!

No Politicians, Just Pure Star Power

After the 2023 drama with Nigel Farage making the final and stirring up more controversy than a Melrose Avenue feud, the 2024 season kept politicians off the guest list. No word yet on whether any Capitol Hill types will sneak into the 2025 mix, but for now, it’s all about the showbiz heavyweights. We’re talking pure entertainment, fam - no podiums, just palm trees and panic attacks over witchetty grubs.

Every summer, the rumored names start dropping like beats at a Coachella set, months before the show even airs. Since 2002, this reality juggernaut has been pulling in the crème de la crème of celeb culture, and ITV plays it coy, never confirming the cast until the last minute - even when the leaks are louder than a Sunset Strip club night.

Lisa Riley: Soap Queen Finally Says Yes

First up on the rumor mill is Emmerdale royalty Lisa Riley, who’s reportedly done dodging the jungle invite. According to sources, the Mandy Dingle star - who’s been killing it on the soap scene for 30 years - is ready to celebrate her 50th birthday in 2025 with a wild Down Under adventure. Soap stars are jungle gold, with past faves like Gemma Atkinson, Adam Thomas, and 2021 winner Danny Miller proving they can handle the heat.

Lisa’s been turning down big bucks offers for years, but as she told outlets in 2023, hitting a milestone like 50 might just be the push she needed. She’s a self-proclaimed 'coper' who thinks she’d be too chill for good TV - but we’re betting her dance moves around the campfire will light up screens from LA to London.

“I’ve dodged the jungle forever, but turning 50 feels like the right vibe to finally dive in - let’s see if I can salsa my way through a tank of cockroaches!” - Lisa Riley (paraphrased)

Kate Cassidy: A Heartfelt Jungle Journey?

In a more emotional turn, Kate Cassidy, girlfriend of the late Liam Payne, is rumored to be considering a stint on the show - one she used to binge-watch with the One Direction star. Payne tragically passed away at 31 on October 16, 2024, after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cassidy, who attended his funeral alongside family, ex Cheryl, Simon Cowell, and his bandmates in Buckinghamshire last November, opened up about her grief in a February 2025 TV interview.

She spoke on 'Lorraine' about the struggle of referring to Liam in the past tense, a raw reminder of her healing process. Joining 'I’m a Celebrity' could be a tribute to their shared love for the series, turning personal pain into a powerful on-screen moment that’d hit harder than a Santa Monica sunset.

Patsy Palmer: EastEnders Icon Eyeing Aussie Adventure

Next on the list is Patsy Palmer, the EastEnders legend who brought Bianca Jackson to life on Albert Square. Even though she’s been living the Cali dream in the US since 2014, word on the street is she’s game for a return to UK reality TV with a jungle stint. Fresh off her comeback for the soap’s 40th anniversary, this could be her next big move.

Her name popping up feels like a no-brainer - she’s got the star power and the sass to handle anything the outback throws at her. Imagine her trading Walford drama for wallaby encounters - we’re already hooked!

Jools Oliver: A Chef’s Wife Ready for the Wild

Here’s a fun one - Ant and Dec might’ve locked in their first official booking during an Instagram Live last year with Jamie Oliver. The Naked Chef flat-out refused to munch on kangaroo bits, no matter how much olive oil they offered, but he threw his wife Jools under the bus - or rather, into the jungle - saying she’s a huge fan and would love it.

Ant and Dec were all over it, with Dec straight-up declaring, “Jools Oliver, first booking for 2025!” If she signs on, expect some serious family-friendly chaos with a side of British charm - like a Malibu brunch gone wild.

Jack Grealish: Football Star Ready to Tackle the Jungle

Rounding out the rumored crew is football phenom Jack Grealish, who got hyped on a video call with Ant and Dec last year. The soccer star admitted he’s been obsessed with the show since he was a kid and would “absolutely love” to join the 2025 cast. That’s some straight-up enthusiasm you don’t see every day!

He’s not sure how he’d fare with the bugs and bush tucker trials, joking he might not be the best at it, but he’s willing to give it a shot. A Premier League player in the jungle? That’s the kind of crossover event we’d stream from every rooftop bar in DTLA!